Legal Secretary - School Law and Labor & Employment Departments Capehart Scatchard - 3.0 Mount Laurel, NJ Job Details Full-time $35 - $38 an hour Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Life insurance Qualifications E-filing platforms Legal firm experience Printing High school diploma or GED Legal administrative experience Law office experience Productivity software Legal case management Full Job Description Qualifications and Skills Must have 3-5 years' experience as a legal secretary. Litigation experience is a must. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and computer systems; knowledge of court rules and filing procedures; strong verbal, written and organizational skills; attention to detail; maintaining confidentiality; ability to follow oral and written instruction and work independently; ability to prioritize work and handle emergencies; and ability to tolerate stress. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ProLaw (a case management system). Responsibilities and Duties Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, e-filing, managing calendars, opening, sorting and scanning the mail into ProLaw (a case management system); assemble, copy, print envelopes/labels for mail to go out; prepare and process legal documents and papers; draft general correspondence; mail, fax, arrange for delivery to clients, adversaries and court officials; compose email messages to clients, counsel forwarding various documents, correspondence or message from attorneys; receive and make phone calls; format documents for attorneys; and open new files and set up physical files; file, organize and maintain files. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing BSRs; preparing check requests; prepare bill letters; prepare expense reports; draft audit letters; and draft legal service agreements. Benefits Include a health plan; the option to purchase one of two dental insurance plans and a vision plan at group rates; the option to participate in a 401(k) plan; an FSA; life insurance equal to 1½ times your salary, up to a maximum of $100,000, at the firm's expense; the option to purchase AFLAC coverage at group rates; and paid vacation, sick, and personal time.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

legal secretarial: 3 years (Required) litigation: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person